Sokcho egg tart bakery revisit: 3-minute air fryer reheat, Doris

Doris Patisserie: tarts that come out freshly baked just three times a day.

We stopped by on an earlier Sokcho trip and couldn't forget the taste, so we went back to this Sokcho egg tart spot again this time, haha.

Even on the second visit, the first bite surprised us again.

Where is Doris Patisserie? Location, hours and parking

Doris Patisserie is at 26 Jungangno 147beon-gil, 1st floor, Sokcho-si, Gangwon, at the entrance of Sokcho Central Market, and it is open daily 10:00–16:30. Break times are 11:00–12:00 and 13:00–15:00.

There's no parking lot and no parking tickets. The area in front of the shop is crowded and there's a risk of being ticketed, so a nearby paid lot is recommended. The Sokcho Tourism & Fish Market lot is about a 4-minute walk.

The sign is pink, so it stands out from far away. It's a handy food stop while browsing Sokcho Central Market :)

How to reserve Doris Patisserie egg tarts

The egg tarts are baked fresh at 10:00, 12:00 and 15:00, and only what's left after reserved pickups goes on sale in the shop. So reservations are a must!

• Book by text message to the shop's reservation number
• Available from 6am the day before pickup
• Text in this order: pickup date / pickup time / menu / quantity
• The booking is complete only once the shop replies "reservation confirmed"
• Orders are in boxes of 6 (extras can be added individually)

Pickup times and the automatic cancellation rule

Reserved pickup windows are 10:00–10:20, 12:00–12:20 and 15:00–15:20, and walk-in customers are served starting 20 minutes after each batch. If you haven't shown up by 40 minutes after the batch starts, the reservation is automatically cancelled, so watch the time! If you'll be late, text the shop before the batch starts.

We booked the 12:00 batch! We arrived about 5 minutes before noon, the door was still closed, and everyone was lining up in the direction posted for reserved customers.

Inside Doris Patisserie: egg tart box menu and prices

The shop is small, so only up to 6 people can go inside at a time. The showcase was lined with egg tarts, financiers (small almond butter cakes) and madeleines, and my eyes lit up the moment I saw them ✨

They have drinks too, but takeout only.

There are 6 egg tart box options. Besides single-flavor boxes, there are combination boxes mixing two flavors.

• Original box (6): ₩15,000
• Cream cheese box (6): ₩16,800
• Walnut box (6): ₩16,800
• Ok box (3 original + 3 cream cheese): ₩15,900
• Oho box (3 original + 3 walnut): ₩15,900
• Keuho box (3 cream cheese + 3 walnut): ₩16,800

We ordered just two boxes: the original box at ₩15,000 and the cream cheese box at ₩16,800. When you pick up, you give the last 4 digits of your phone number and they pack tarts made right then into the box.

There's also a review event: leave a Naver visitor review or a Google photo review and you get one egg tart or financier as a freebie, so it's worth joining in 🎁

How do freshly baked Doris Patisserie egg tarts taste?

Since they're made on the spot, the warmth came straight through to my hand. I couldn't wait and ate one right outside the shop, haha. The top is deeply scorched in patches and the sides show layer upon layer of pastry, so even the look says Portuguese style!

When I bit in, the outer pastry shattered with a crackle, and the thick tart was filled to the very edge. The filling is smooth and moist with a rich egg flavor, and it melts softly in your mouth 🥹 Crispy and moist in one bite, and it's easy to see why this is a famed Sokcho egg tart spot.

We ate the rest at home, and the instructions for eating and storing were printed inside the box, so there was no need to look anything up, which was handy.

How to reheat egg tarts in an air fryer and how long they keep

The box says to heat in an air fryer or oven at 180℃ for 2–3 minutes, and to store at room temperature for the day, in the fridge for 2 days, or in the freezer for 2 weeks.

• Eating on the day of purchase is best (recommended)
• Air fryer or oven at 180℃ for 2–3 minutes
• Freeze, then thaw slightly, for an ice cream-like texture
• Microwave not recommended: the pastry turns soggy
• Storage: room temperature same day / fridge 2 days / freezer 2 weeks

We ran ours in the air fryer for about 3 minutes, and the outside turned crisp again while the filling stayed moist! It tasted just like when we first ate one in front of the shop. Highly recommend this method 👍

Original vs cream cheese egg tart: what's the difference?

The original egg tart at Doris Patisserie is centered on egg flavor, true to the basics of an egg tart.

The cream cheese egg tart is different from the cross-section onward. The filling has a soft, curdy texture, and the cheese flavor comes through more clearly in each bite. If the original is the standard, cream cheese feels like one more layer of flavor on top! I'm team cream cheese and my husband is team original, so our tastes split perfectly and we shared them happily, haha.

Doris Patisserie in 3 key points

• A Sokcho egg tart spot baking fresh 3 times a day (10:00, 12:00, 15:00), with text booking from 6am the day before
• Original box ₩15,000, cream cheese box ₩16,800 (boxes of 6)
• A Sokcho bakery that's a great stop for Sokcho Central Market food, and at home 3 minutes in an air fryer makes the tarts crisp again

Doris Patisserie FAQ

Are reserved egg tarts made in advance?

At pickup you give the last 4 digits of your phone number and Doris Patisserie packs tarts made right then, so you get them warm.

Can I mix original and cream cheese egg tarts in one box?

According to the menu, there's the "Ok box" (₩15,900) with 3 original and 3 cream cheese.

How should I reheat leftover egg tarts the next day?

The recommended method is an air fryer or oven at 180℃ for 2–3 minutes. The microwave is not recommended!

Even on a repeat visit, it was still delicious: Doris Patisserie at Sokcho Central Market. Just book ahead and you can pick up warm, freshly made tarts right away, so I recommend it to anyone planning a Sokcho trip. It's perfect for Sokcho bakery hunters, and as a Sokcho Central Market food stop while browsing the market! On our next Sokcho trip we'll book and go again, haha.